Marissa POV.The sound of a fire crackling in the room brought me out of my sleep. Cracking my eyes open, I blink to clear the sleep from my mind. I groan as I sit up and wince as the pain radiates from my head. Touching the spot that hurt, I hiss.Looking around the room, I become confused. This isn’t the guest room at Thomas’s house, neither is it any room I have ever been in before. I try to remember what happened and how I got here, but nothing.The room is beautiful though modern but warm looking. A loud pop comes from the fireplace. Tuning my head, I see a high back armchair facing the flames. The room is warm and cosy and for some reason I feel … safe.Pulling the quilt back, I look down and see that I have been changed into pink silk pyjamas as I shuffle towards the edge of the bed. Placing my feet down on the lush silver carpet. Standing, I walk towards the chair.“You’re finally awake.” I stop in my tracks and look for the woman who has spoken when she stands from the armcha
Robert POV.“What do mean she was kidnapped? And who the hell is this?” Thomas is pacing in the living room. His anxiety is choking me. I need to calm this situation down and fast before Nero takes over and tears down the village.“His name is Sirus. He has been talking to Marissa for the past few days. She was trying to find out information about the Snow Vale Pack and he contacted her. His sister Shari was taken by them a few years ago. However, it was his sister who took her. We know where they are taking her, but we are no closer to finding the location.” I tell him and he stops pacing as he looks at me and then at Sirus.“You’re a hybrid, right? There must be something you can do using your abilities to track them.” I turn and look at Sirus, who removes his glasses and wipes the lenses on his shirt.“Well, if I could, then I would have found the pack sooner. However, Robert knows who can help, and we are going to give them a little gentle persuasion.” I smirk at his response.“Ge
Marissa POV.The Snow Vale Pack is beautiful, the snow looks like glitter in the sunlight, even though it’s cold I can’t feel it. My breath comes out in huffs of clouds and I smile as I stand on the steps of the pack house drinking a hot chocolate.Life here is wonderful. I have come to notice how everyone here is different, in a good way. They all love each other unconditionally. I suppose they would, given the fact that most of them here have been betrayed by their actual families. So they have made a family of their own. Everyone contributes to the pack, and nobody goes without there is a sense of community and support. Unlike the New Dawn Pack, it was fend for yourselves, whilst Damien did Goddess only knows what.My pup kicks in my belly and I place my hand on it, rubbing the spot where it kicked lovingly.“I know, baby I know. This place is truly wonderful, isn’t it?” I say when I get another kick in response and I giggle.“Luna, are you warm enough?” I turn to Shari and I smile
Robert POV.“What do you want Damien?” I all but snarl out. I can’t stand this prick, especially after what he and his pathetic pack did to my Marissa.“I thought it was obvious. I’m here for my mate.” I growl low as he stiffens. He knows not to defy me. I will be his king soon enough.“Oh, I had no idea that Jessica was here, because surely you can’t be looking for Marissa. She is no longer your mate and, in fact, she is mine and is your future queen.” I say as the others move closer to me.“Just rip his head off and set an example.” Nero is raging after everything Damien has done and, like me, wants him dead. But unfortunately, I can’t just kill him. He is the father of Marissa’s pup.“You expect me to believe that? Ha, you are fated to her sister, if I’m not mistaken. So where is the mother of my pup?” I watch as he clenches his fists and I smirk.“You lost that right when you nearly killed them both, Damien. She is no longer your concern.” Thomas says from the side of me as Damien
Robert POV.Telling Alix everything we have found out, and I showed him the email. Even he growled. I look at the sender again when something clicks.“Alix, check the IP address on the sender of this email. This has come from the Snow Vale Pack. Track the location and then we can get her back.” I tell him as I hand him my phone.“Yes, my prince, it will take a few hours.” When Sirus scoffs opposite me and I raise an eyebrow at him.“What?” I ask him and he leans forward and holds out his hand. I look at him.“Just hand it here. I can find it in half an hour, tops.” He tells me and I nod towards Alix, who hands over the phone.“I need a laptop.” Sirus says as Alix leaves the room and comes back moments later and hands it over to Sirus. He gets to work as I watch on in avid fascination. Maybe I should give him a job. He clicks away on the keyboard at lightning speed before he looks up over the laptop at me.“Did you find something?” I ask as I stand and move closer to look over the back
Marissa POV.Stretching as I wake up, the smell of coffee and bacon gently waft into my nose. My stomach grumbles loudly when I hear a chuckle coming from the door. Lifting my head, I see a little omega woman with red hair and freckles. She bows to me and I blush.“Please don’t bow to me. What’s your name?” I say with a small smile on my lips as she moves towards the bed with the tray in her hand.“Hello Luna I’m Deena. The head omega in the packhouse.” I sit up as she places the tray on my lap and I grab the mug, blowing on it as I bring it to my lips.“Hello Deena, please call me Marissa.” I say as I take a sip of the drink of the gods. I’ve been rather lucky with this pregnancy. I have still been able to eat and drink what I usually do without feeling or being sick. My belly rolls as I chuckle.“Good morning, little one.” I say as I stroke my protruding belly with my free hand. It’s amazing in the last 48 hours my belly has grown exponentially, and my pup’s movements are being more
Robert POV.Looking out of the plane’s window, watching the clouds go by, my thoughts go to Marissa and how she is. Hopefully, I will find out soon.“Please Robert, you can’t do this to me. I’m still your mate.” I ignore the shrieking of Jennifer from the opposite side of the cabin. Jennifer, Elle and Charles have all been brought along on this trip and I told them I would hand them over for Marissa and I plan on doing just that.“Will you shut up? Do you have no shame? What you and your parent’s did is pure evil. How can I allow my son to be with you? You are not queen material, Jennifer, so I suggest you shut up or I’ll make you.” My mother growls out as her eyes flash to her Lycan.I don’t even look at Jennifer, or her parent’s they make me sick. All of this heartache and betrayal for what? Power, influence, riches? I scoff at how pathetic they are. They would have had it all if they didn’t do this. After all, Marissa is their daughter. But after all this, I don’t think they will b
Marissa POV.The day went bay in a blink of an eye. Shari was telling me about the ritual and what would happen during it, well best guess situation. But either way, I didn’t care. I want Zarah unbound, the fake bonds broken and this bastard curse from me.Shari and Noah talked about the importance of the symbols and what they meant. I was relieved to be told that they weren’t anything bad, just that they meant I had a purpose. Shari showed me her symbols and, true enough, they differed from mine. Before I knew it, it was time to prepare for the ritual.They led me towards the temple, sitting comfortably as the omega’s washed my body, my hair braided, and they placed me in a long white gown. The door opened when I saw the hooded figures all step through. My breath caught in my throat as my breathing came out in pants and I remembered the nightmare of the hooded figures.“Marissa, these are the elders of the pack. They are all women. You could say they are priestesses.” My eyes scanned